THIS SUNDAY AT ST. NICK'STHIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST August 14, 2016Sunday Services are at 9am & 10amOfficiating this Sunday: Reverend Elizabeth Broyles

A BIG THANK YOU to Katie Graves-Abe and Rachel VanDerStuyf for organizing this years Vacation Bible School. This Sunday come and check out some of the children from this years class sing after the 10 o'clock announcements.

NEXT SUNDAY For those who haven't already heard. I am pleased to announce that Reverend Peter Sipple has agreed along with the Diocese to serve as Interim Pastor until a permenant rector is found. He will begin ofiiciating Sunday services here with us next week August 21st. Thank you Peter, we are pleased to have you here with us at St. Nick's.

SEARCH COMMITTEEThank you to everyone that volunteered to be part of the Search Committee. The following parishioners have been selected to serve of this committee. Stacey Mesler (Chair), Paul Conrad, Christine Ackerly, Rick Levitt, Sarah Brannen, Jack Parry, LeeAnn Pomplas, Alex Reese & Michelle Robbins.

SAVE THE DATE: PICNIC AT THE FREEMAN'S On September 25th Our annual welcome back picnic will be at the Freeman's located around the corner from the church. We will be taking directory pics for new members and anyone else that would like to update their own. Don’t miss it!

PERSONAL CARE PANTRY, LOVE Inc. This is the last couple weeks to help Love Inc. stock their shelves with personal care products to support clients in need. Remember you can always bring items with you to church on Sunday or drop them off any other time. Here is the list of the most requested items: laundry detergent, toilet paper, dish soap, paper towels, tissues and bath soap.

HAITI READ-A-THON UPDATE We are mid way through our summer reading fundraiser that will raise money for the children of Haiti. Don't forget to mark your progress on the board!! The closing ceremony for this fundraiser will be on September 11th, at Zion Church in Wappingers, after the 10am service. Happy reading!!8th ANNUAL SCrAbbLe BLITZ TOURNAMENTCome out and have fun while helping to support Mid-Hudson Love INC. Games, raffles, hor d'oeuvres, desserts! This event will be held on Thursday, October 13th from 6:30-9:30. It is a ways out but requires pre-registration and space is limited. For more information go to www.midhudsonloveinc.org or call Ruth at (845 462-0163)

PASTORAL CARE until further notice please continue to contact the appointed Pastoral Care Liaisons in the case of an emergency or for anyone in need of a priest. These parish members will find a local priest to attend to your need. The liaisons and contact information are Liz Pavelka (297 4907), Polly Myhrum (297 5681), Rachel VanDerStuyf (896 2137), Melanie Hexel (297 3114), or Paul Curran (914 844 0894).

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PROGRESS PICTURES are HERE.The album will be updated as work progresses. To anyone who would like to share pictures they have taken of the work happening at St. Nick's, you can send them to Dana at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com and they will be added to the album.

FORGOT WHAT YOU PLEDGED TO THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN? NEED A REMINDER OF HOW TO PAY ONLINE? WANT MORE UPDATES?You can always email Dana in the office, but now you can also go to our website and click on the capital campaign page. That will send you right over to the online payment site. (Note: for reminders on what you've given, you'll still need to email Dana.)

2015-16 ONLINE PICTORIAL DIRECTORYClick here for the online version of your directories.

COFFEE HOUR - SIGN UPHEREWe have lots of coffee hour slots open. It can be simple: donuts, carrot sticks, crackers and cheese - whatever you can pick up at the store. The coffee is already made for you by the altar guild. Click on the link above for instructions and ideas, and to sign up. Thank you!The"EVERYTHING ROTA" through August is here. Let us know if you need any changes!WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY AUGUST 14th9 amReader - Cheryl Lange-BarberServer - Joe Haubrich II 10 amFirst reading - Debbie Evans Second Reading - George Hemroth Servers- NeededAltar - Barbara Giaimo Counters - Mary Hornbeck & Eileen Doherty Sunday School - No Sunday School Coffee Hour - Needed